The 25-year-old sprinter, who has brought laurels to the country through her achievements in para-athletics, was honoured for her accomplishments, including winning a bronze medal at the Paralympics and being a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award.
Preethi spoke to ANI on the sidelines of the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year awards. Preethi was honoured with the 'Para Sportswoman of the Year' award for her exceptional recent performances, including two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Para-badminton in India is currently witnessing a phase of sustained growth, reflected in consistent success at the highest level. Indian shuttlers won an impressive 18 medals at the 2024 BWF Para-Badminton World Championships, highlighting the country's depth across multiple categories. Tha
Announced at a launch event in Brisbane, the vision outlines how the Games aim to inspire communities, strengthen national pride and deliver long-lasting benefits for Queensland and Australia, both on the road to 2032 and far beyond.
A delegation from the Indian Sports Ministry had visited these countries to study their sports infrastructure and gather insights for the development of the JLN sports city.
Indian para-athlete Ekta Bhyan shared insights on her performance at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi, saying that she was not entirely satisfied with her performance, as she did not reach at her personal best of 21.66 meters.
When Denis Gnezdilov stepped into the shotput circle at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, he carried with him more than just the weight of a metal sphere. He carried the sting of the Paris Paralympics, the frustration of missed chances, and the determination to prove tha
Paralympian Praveen Kumar, one of India's brightest para athletics stars, is preparing to shine on home soil at the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships, scheduled from September 27 to October 5 at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a new building and two hostels at Shri Parasmal Bohra Netraheen Mahavidyalaya in Jodhpur. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instilled a new sense of self-respect and identity, along with the dream of becoming
President of the Indian Paralympic Committee Devendra Jhajharia highlighted the significance of the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships, as India's largest event to date, featuring over 100 nations.
The IndianOil-sponsored event will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, from September 27 to October 5. This edition of the championships is historic not just because it is the first time such a global para athletics event is coming to India and to South Asia, but also because